Rupp Arena bag policy: bag size, banned items, food and water

Rupp Arena enforces the SEC clear bag policy. Each fan may carry one large clear bag, either a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag or a 12" x 6" x 12" clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag, plus a small clutch no larger than 4.5" x 6.5". All bags and items are searched. Rupp Arena strongly encourages fans not to bring unnecessary bags.

What items are banned at Rupp Arena?

Bags larger than the clear bag policy allows. Weapons of any type. Banners. Illegal substances. Outside food and beverage. Pets and animals (except service animals). Beach balls. Laser pointers and pens. Baby seats or carriers. Video or audio recorders. Cameras with detachable lenses. Selfie sticks. Unauthorized noisemakers. Stadium seats over 18 inches wide or with hard plastic or metal parts. Fireworks. Frisbees. Hoverboards. Helium balloons. Electronic cigarettes. Flasks. Mace. Signs larger than 24" x 24". Tablets and laptops. (source)

Can you bring food or water into Rupp Arena?

Outside food and beverage are not permitted inside Rupp Arena. (source)

Can you leave and come back in?

Fans who leave Rupp Arena with an admission ticket are not permitted to re-enter. (source)

Can you smoke at Rupp Arena?

Rupp Arena and Lexington Center Corporation are smoke-free. E-cigarettes and vaping are also prohibited inside the arena. (source)

Is Rupp Arena cashless?

Rupp Arena is cashless for parking and concessions. Customers can use all major credit cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa) and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay). (source)

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